Hey, Babe. Today, it’s been 6 months. I can hardly believe it. It feels like mere hours ago that we were last smiling and talking. And then, like a gentle breeze, you were gone. It still feels surreal. That fragility has been breathtaking and, like the breeze, difficult to grasp. I find comfort in still hearing your voice when I ask my frequent questions....

Meet Frankie. He is a mythical creature that is a combination of bunny rabbit, moose, newborn giraffe, rainbow and fruit stand – or so says the imagination of my eight year old daughter. He was born Friday morning following hours of oven and hot glue labor. He can only balance upright with millimeter precision placement and no nearby movement – or...

It was well over 90 degrees, with a blazing hot sun, and a festive mariachi band nearby. Well … throw in an amazing bride & groom, a gorgeous old chapel, all of the college friends and a few beverages to boot. This had been circled five times over in bold red on our calendars for months in advance. We were in San Antonio in July 2019 to party like it...

I’ve been feeling anxious these days. And I’m thankful for that. The anxiety itself is not fruitful, but it can be an excellent prompt. Whereas December was a month for family time and adventure, January has been a month to reset our home base and try out our new norms. I’ve been blessed with time away from work, but now is the time to return and put our new...

It was Christmas Day (as in the 5:57 a.m. variety). In a line of many ‘firsts,’ this was our first Christmas without Mama. Presents had arrived seemingly from thin air. The stockings were stuffed – Jen’s filled with happy thought bubbles. The cinnamon rolls were baked and, well, immediately consumed. Our favorite Christmas play list was...